Softball Recap: Grand Junction Central Warriors vs. Bear Creek Bears
Grand Junction Central won the last time they faced Bear Creek, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Grand Junction Central Warriors were the clear victor by a 10-2 margin over the Bear Creek Bears. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won five matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Sophie Aragon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Emma Grabau was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and a triple. Tuscani Ritter was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Grand Junction Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Grand Junction Central's win bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Bear Creek, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
Grand Junction Central will square off against Montrose at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Montrose is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Bear Creek, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 5-0 loss vs. Valor Christian on the 10th.
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